Nottingham Arboretum
The Nottingham Arboretum is an arboretum in Nottingham , a city in the East Midlands in England .
The collection of rare trees and shrubs laid out as a park also serves as a place to relax, a place of silence and peacefulness right at the center of Nottingham. It is also a popular meeting place for the citizens of Nottingham and their guests. Trend University students like to take a break here. There are gray squirrels in the biotope .
The arboretum is centrally located between Waverley street (tram station), Arboretum street and North Sherwood Street.
history
The arboretum opened on May 11, 1852 as the city's first public park. The design was done by Samuel Curtis. The layout of the park has remained almost unchanged. It thus forms a key complex of Nottingham's Victorian heritage.
"The whole of society can come together here in harmony, with a good feeling, self-respect and the respect of others. The bordered land is to be protected for public use forever." (From the opening speech)
opening hours
The arboretum is open regularly (depending on the season). Admission is free.
particularities
The park is crossed by the "lime tree avenue". It is entered in the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens of the English Heritage with a grade II.
There are a number of special areas:
- Victorian flower garden
- Dahlias hedge
- Forest walk
- Garden valley
- Formal Garden
There is also a toilet in the park.
Main attraction
- Bandstand, bell tower, bird house, pond, two lodges, statues
- Memorial to Samuel Morley
- Fergus O'Connor statue
- Chinese bell tower
Code of Conduct
The arboretum spreads tranquility and so should visitors. The consumption of alcohol is generally not desirable. Garbage should be avoided.
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Coordinates: 52 ° 57 '39.6 " N , 1 ° 9' 25.2" W.